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Αξιοθέατα
Parthenon
One of the most famous temples in Ancient Greece.
Ithempeli yePoseidon - Sounio
Great half day trip outside Athens
The famous Greek Parthenon Marbles are there!
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Imuziyamu ye-Acropolis
15 Dionysiou AreopagitouThe famous Greek Parthenon Marbles are there!
Biggest Collection of Ancient Greek History
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National Archaeological Museum
44 28is OktovriouBiggest Collection of Ancient Greek History
Lycabettus Hill
LikavittouGreat for soft hiking
Istadiyamu ye-Panathenaic
Leoforos Vasileos KonstantinouFamous stadium
Byzantine Empire Exhibition at the Museum
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Iziko le Byzantine neKristu
22 Leof. Vasilissis SofiasByzantine Empire Exhibition at the Museum
Φαγητό
Kanella
70 Konstantinoupoleos Ave.Best Greek Taverna
Steki tou Ilia 烤羊排
7 ThessalonikisGreat for lamp chops
PROVELEGGIOS
11 ParamithiasFine Dinning - need to book in advance
Zampano
18 SarriGreat Brunch
Lola
11 KeiriadonBrunch
Nikitas
19 Ag. AnargironGreat greek food
Taverne Platanos
4 Diogenousamazing greek cuisine
Seychelles
49 KeramikouModern Greek Cuisine
Kalamaki Kolonaki
32 PloutarchouGreat Food
ERGON House Athens
Street MitropoleosGreat Food
Χρύσα Χρύσα - Xrysa Xrysa Restaurant
40 EoleonGreat Food
Cookoovaya
2a Chatzigianni MexiWise Food
Japanese-Peruvian Cuisine - Fine Dinning
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Nikkei Peruvian Resto Bar Athens
10 DinokratousJapanese-Peruvian Cuisine - Fine Dinning
Zurbaran Athens
38 Patriarchou IoakimFine Dinning
Γειτονιές
Trendy Gazi centers on Technopolis, a converted gasworks with the interactive Industrial Gas Museum, contemporary art spaces and a concert venue hosting indie, jazz and world music. The mural-filled streets around Gazi Square feature tavernas, global eateries and gay-oriented bars and clubs that buzz until daybreak. Local galleries and quirky shops sell works by Greek artists.
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Gazi
Trendy Gazi centers on Technopolis, a converted gasworks with the interactive Industrial Gas Museum, contemporary art spaces and a concert venue hosting indie, jazz and world music. The mural-filled streets around Gazi Square feature tavernas, global eateries and gay-oriented bars and clubs that buzz until daybreak. Local galleries and quirky shops sell works by Greek artists.
Pláka is the old historical neighborhood of Athens, clustered around the northern and eastern slopes of the Acropolis, and incorporating labyrinthine streets and neoclassical architecture. Plaka is built on top of the residential areas of the ancient town of Athens. It is known as the "Neighborhood of the Gods" due to its proximity to the Acropolis and its many archaeological sites. Many tourist shops and restaurants can be found everywhere.
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Plaka
24 MnisikleousPláka is the old historical neighborhood of Athens, clustered around the northern and eastern slopes of the Acropolis, and incorporating labyrinthine streets and neoclassical architecture. Plaka is built on top of the residential areas of the ancient town of Athens. It is known as the "Neighborhood of the Gods" due to its proximity to the Acropolis and its many archaeological sites. Many tourist shops and restaurants can be found everywhere.
Monastiraki is a flea market neighborhood in the old town of Athens, Greece, and is one of the principal shopping districts in Athens. The area is home to clothing boutiques, souvenir shops, and specialty stores, and is a major tourist attraction in Athens and Attica for bargain shopping. The area is named after Monastiraki Square, which in turn is named for the Church of the Pantanassa that is located within the square. The main streets of this area are Pandrossou Street and Adrianou Street.
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Monastiraki
Monastiraki is a flea market neighborhood in the old town of Athens, Greece, and is one of the principal shopping districts in Athens. The area is home to clothing boutiques, souvenir shops, and specialty stores, and is a major tourist attraction in Athens and Attica for bargain shopping. The area is named after Monastiraki Square, which in turn is named for the Church of the Pantanassa that is located within the square. The main streets of this area are Pandrossou Street and Adrianou Street.
Psyri or Psiri or Psyrri or Psirri is a gentrified neighbourhood in Athens, today known for its restaurants, bars, live music tavernas, and growing number of hotels.
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Psyri
MiaouliPsyri or Psiri or Psyrri or Psirri is a gentrified neighbourhood in Athens, today known for its restaurants, bars, live music tavernas, and growing number of hotels.
Thiseio or Thissio is a traditional neighbourhood in downtown Athens, northwest of the Acropolis. The name refers to the Temple of Hephaestus, which was mistakenly known as Thiseion, in reference to Theseus, the mythical king of Athens. The area has many cafés and cultural meeting points.
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Thiseio
Thiseio or Thissio is a traditional neighbourhood in downtown Athens, northwest of the Acropolis. The name refers to the Temple of Hephaestus, which was mistakenly known as Thiseion, in reference to Theseus, the mythical king of Athens. The area has many cafés and cultural meeting points.
Syntagma Square (Constitution Square) is the central square of Athens. The square is named after the Constitution that Otto, the first King of Greece, was obliged to grant after a popular and military uprising on 3 September 1843. It is located in front of the 19th century Old Royal Palace, housing the Greek Parliament since 1934. Syntagma Square is the most important square of modern Athens from both a historical and social point of view, at the heart of commercial activity and Greek politics. The name Syntagma alone also refers to the neighbourhood surrounding the square. The metro station underneath the square, where lines 2 and 3 connect, along with the tram terminal and the numerous bus stops, constitutes one of the busiest transport hubs in the country.
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Syntagma Square
Syntagma Square (Constitution Square) is the central square of Athens. The square is named after the Constitution that Otto, the first King of Greece, was obliged to grant after a popular and military uprising on 3 September 1843. It is located in front of the 19th century Old Royal Palace, housing the Greek Parliament since 1934. Syntagma Square is the most important square of modern Athens from both a historical and social point of view, at the heart of commercial activity and Greek politics. The name Syntagma alone also refers to the neighbourhood surrounding the square. The metro station underneath the square, where lines 2 and 3 connect, along with the tram terminal and the numerous bus stops, constitutes one of the busiest transport hubs in the country.
Kolonaki is a wealthy and upmarket district. As one of the capital's leading shopping areas, it includes a number of high-end boutiques from young adult to casual fashion to prestigious haute couture from Greek and international designers. One of its main shopping streets, Voukourestiou Street, is now known for its jewelry. Museums and galleries also abound in Kolonaki. The Benaki Museum, inside a preserved neoclassical manor house, and the Goulandris Museum of Cycladic Art and are two of the finest private collections in the country. Two smaller museums to be found in Kolonaki are the Museum of the History of Greek Costume and the Theater Museum, both highly specialized in their respective areas. A walk across the street from Vasilissis Sofias Avenue are the Byzantine Museum, and the War Museum of Athens.
There is a plethora of available options for nightlife, including bars, ouzeries, and tavernas. Outdoor seating on pedestrian walks is typical, creating a lively atmosphere at night. The main Kolonaki Square (with the small column) is surrounded by cafes and restaurants.
The Lycabettus Funicular, a funicular railway, links Kolonaki to the summit of Lycabettus hill. Kolonaki also hosts two metro stations, Evengelismos and Megaro Mousikis.
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Kolonaki
Kolonaki is a wealthy and upmarket district. As one of the capital's leading shopping areas, it includes a number of high-end boutiques from young adult to casual fashion to prestigious haute couture from Greek and international designers. One of its main shopping streets, Voukourestiou Street, is now known for its jewelry. Museums and galleries also abound in Kolonaki. The Benaki Museum, inside a preserved neoclassical manor house, and the Goulandris Museum of Cycladic Art and are two of the finest private collections in the country. Two smaller museums to be found in Kolonaki are the Museum of the History of Greek Costume and the Theater Museum, both highly specialized in their respective areas. A walk across the street from Vasilissis Sofias Avenue are the Byzantine Museum, and the War Museum of Athens.
There is a plethora of available options for nightlife, including bars, ouzeries, and tavernas. Outdoor seating on pedestrian walks is typical, creating a lively atmosphere at night. The main Kolonaki Square (with the small column) is surrounded by cafes and restaurants.
The Lycabettus Funicular, a funicular railway, links Kolonaki to the summit of Lycabettus hill. Kolonaki also hosts two metro stations, Evengelismos and Megaro Mousikis.
Drinks
Blue Parrot
31 LeonidouCoffee and drinkies
Upupa Epops The Bar
7 AlkminisBrunch & Drinks
BEAUTY KILLED THE BEAST
14 ParamithiasGreat Interior Design, great drinks
MINU ATHENS
50 SarriCoffee & Drinks
heteroclito
2 FokionosBest Greek Winery
GAZARTE
34 VoutadonGreat place for drinks
Shamone club
46 ElasidonGay Club - Straight Friendly
Ermou 18 Beyond the Horizon
18 ErmouAmazing view for coffee & drinks
Brettos Bar
41 Kidathineongreat bar and liquor
six d.o.g.s
6-8 AvramiotouAmazing space for coffee & drinks
Central Hotel
21 ApollonosAmazing View
Sweets
Σερμπετόσπιτο
1 Pl. IroonAmazing desserts
Le Greche
16 MitropoleosBest Ice Cream
DaVinci Gelato (Monastiraki)
50 AdrianouBest Ice Cream 2
Clemente VIII Caffè
3 VoukourestiouGreat desserts and coffee
Shopping
Attica
9 PanepistimiouDepartment Store
Shopping Street
4 ErmouShopping Therapy
I-Golden Hall
37A Leof. KifisiasShopping Mall
The Mall Athens
35 Andrea PapandreouBiggest Shopping Mall
Gym
Holmes Place
83 Grigoriou LamprakiBest Gym with pool